Israeli Naval Academy

Only a select few will proceed from this step to the mental aptitude testing battery, which takes place at the Navy Pavilion in Tel-Hashomer.

(Women, and men unable to participate in elite unit day because of special circumstances, usually medical, start the selection process directly at this stage).

The cadets are evaluated constantly, and the vast majority of those who begin their studies in the Naval Academy do not make it through the full program.

during this phase the cadet is first faced with challenges and difficulties in the sea, along with a very high level of physical training, and strict discipline.

This stage lasts about nine months and consists of academic studies at Haifa University for a B.A in political science, combined with lessons about naval and military strategy.

This stage lasts about eight months and includes practical and theoretical training in the designated position aboard the ship.

This stage lasts about four months during which the cadets undergo internship and operate aboard their designated vessels as vice-officers in their areas of study.